Getting The Shaft

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 05:42 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A wide array of aircraft experienced critical failures involving various types of shafts, including those in fuel selectors, landing gear, turbochargers, and magnetos.
The causes for these shaft failures were diverse, stemming from factors like design flaws, ice buildup, material fatigue, and general wear, leading to consequences ranging from partial power loss to emergency landings.
Reported part total times at failure varied significantly, from as little as 100 hours to over 5000 hours, indicating considerable variability in component lifespan across different aircraft systems.

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